Surrey Libraries Upcoming Events

Historical Photo Detective: Roadshow!

ONLINE

Friday, April 12

10:00am to 12:00pm, PST

Old photos are full of clues if you know how to read the evidence. Join The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor and learn how to date and place old family photos. An entertaining, informative, and popular program! (This program had to be rescheduled from its original February date due to unforeseen circumstance. It is still open for registrations.) Free. Registration required – familyhistory@surrey.ca or call 604-598-7328 to register.

We will be using Microsoft Teams (much like Zoom) for this online program. Registered participants will receive a confirmation upon registration, and then the online link a day or two before the program.

https://www.surreylibraries.ca/events/historical-photo-detective-roadshow?eventdate=2024-04-12%2010%3A00%3A00%20

Online Research for Ancestors in Poland, Prussia, and Pommern

ONLINE

Friday, June 7

11:00am to 12:00pm, PST

The ability to search for birth, marriage and death records in regions now in Poland, Prussia, and Pommern has enabled research most of us never thought possible. However, to many, these resources are a perplexing maze of random searches. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the large, free Szukajwarchiwach database. This powerful database offers data from the Program for the Registration of Records from Parish and Civil Registration Offices (PRADZIAD), which collects information on genealogical materials kept in the state archives. Scans of archive materials from other cultural institutions are also included. These records encompass many Polish, German and Jewish residents. A handout with links, basic word list, and suggestions of additional resources will be provided as a pdf. Free. Registration required – familyhistory@surrey.ca or call 604-598-7328 to register.

Our presenter, Sigrid Pohl Perry, Ph.D., worked with archives and special collections at Northwestern University Library for 40 years until retiring in 2020. A member of the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe (SGGEE) since 2003, Sigrid has served on the Board of Directors; been actively involved in Lublin Project indexing; and given various presentations at SGGEE Conventions, the International German Genealogy Partnership, and a local Illinois Family History Center.

https://www.surreylibraries.ca/events/online-research-ancestors-poland-prussia-and-pommern?eventdate=2024-06-07%2011%3A00%3A00%20

Carmen Merrells, BA, MLIS | Information Services Librarian

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Cloverdale Branch, Family History Department

5642 – 176A Street, Surrey, BC, Canada V3S 4G9
T 604.598-7447 | F 604.598-7321 | www.surreylibraries.ca

Discover something new at Surrey Libraries!

Surrey Libraries recognizes that our work takes place on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations and on the ancestral and traditional territory of the sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen) First Nation.

Heritage Quest Research Library GRAND OPENING

Mar25 by Charles Hansen

Whitman County Genealogical Society Spring Mini Seminar

Mar25 by Charles Hansen

WHITMAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
is hosting a free Spring Mini-Seminar
Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room, 811 SE Klemgard, Pullman, WA
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9 AM – 12 Noon
FEATURING
KATHY BUCHHOLTZ & ALEX OTERO JILL NOCK, AG®

Please register for this event by April 10. Send your name to whitmancgs@gmail.com The event is free, but we need to plan for set-up, refreshments & the number of handouts needed. Walk-in registration is possible, but pre-registration is preferred. Last minute attendance may not be able to receive handout material. Questions? Call Sue Kreikemeier at 509-595-3307.

Presenting Whitman Heritage Digital Collection “Okay, I Have My DNA Results: Now What?”
Above: Franklin School students, Pullman, 1912
From the Staley Museum Collection
Seminar Schedule
9:00 am: – The doors open. Gather, grab a beverage, pick up handouts.
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Presenting Whitman Heritage Digital Collection, Kathy Buchholtz & Alex Otero
10:30 am – 10:45 am: Break and Refreshments
10:45 am – 11:45 am: “Okay, I Have My DNA Results: Now What?”, Jill Nock
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Kathy Buchholtz is the Whitman Heritage Digital Collections program manager for Whitman County Library. Alex Otero is the Archivist for Whitman County Historical Society. They will share information about Whitman County Library’s online digital collection; how it came about, how it is funded*, and how to use it. The collection consists of over 5,000 historical images from all over Whitman County. There will be a slide presentation with photographs from Whitman County and a demonstration on how to access and navigate the collection, followed by a time for questions.
*The collection is supported by a grant with funding provided by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Jill Nock, a WCGS member since 2016, has attained the Accredited Genealogist (AG) credential in the U.S. Upper South region through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Her business is Mountain State Genealogy (http://mtnstgen.com). Focus of Jill’s presentation: Are you stumped with what to do with your DNA test results? DNA has become the genealogy “go-to”. Some brick walls crumble in the face of DNA evidence, but just as often, DNA brings new discoveries to secrets that were long hidden. Jill walks through the steps and gives information for the tools to help you on your DNA journey, followed by a time for questions.
Directions to Seminar: Turn off Bishop Boulevard onto Klemgard St., follow Klemgard St. up the hill and turn left at the top. Do not go into the front entrance, but turn right, continuing up the hill and turn left at the white carports. After parking, enter the building through the main doors near the carports and go straight ahead to the Social Room.

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society April Seminar

Mar23 by Charles Hansen

SEMINAR:Where Are You Grandpa – You Did What?
Saturday, April 6
SEMINAR:Where Are You Grandpa – You Did What? (Seminars & Workshops)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting at the South Side Community Center – 3151 E 27th Ave, Spokane, WA

We have three speakers to share their expertise with you. Handouts available on the website prior to seminar.

1) Betty Ellis speaks about land records. “Grandpa, Where Did You Farm?”

Strategies for mining U.S. Land Records to further family history research. This session will discuss descriptions in historical context, the Homesteaders, clues found in land deeds and where to search.

2) Judy Russell presenting “Where There Is – or Isn’t – a Will”

3) Sunny Jane Morton presenting “How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records”

Seminar includes Lunch of baked ham, mac n’ cheese, dilled sauteed carrots, mixed green salad, carrot cake

$40 (includes lunch) $50 for non-members

$15 for Zoomers

Note: Cancellation for full refund MUST BE RECEIVED by APRIL 1 st at 5:00 P.M.. NO REFUNDS after this date.

DOOR AND RAFFLE PRIZES

ANNUAL BOOK SALE!

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Go to our STORE (located on the left side menu tab) to register. MEMBERS: You MUST log in to get the member price.

Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies Annual Conference

Mar20 by Charles Hansen

Dear Members and Friends of Washington State Genealogical Society

The Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) will be holding its annual conference on August 6-9, 2024, held in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 60 sessions will be presented in the German, Polish, Russian, Germans from Eastern Europe, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, DNA, and Resources tracks. The classes will be presented by experts from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Israel and can be viewed at https://feefhs.org/conference-2024/announcement-main. The sessions are focused on genealogists with beginner and intermediate researcher skills. An electronic syllabus will be provided to all attendees. The conference schedule can be viewed at https://feefhs.org/conference-2022-classes.

If you are interested, please use this special promotional code: 65v3ak

A pre-conference workshop on August 5 is also available for an extra fee.

We hope you take advantage of this offer.

National Genealogical Society 2024 Virtual Family History Conference

Mar20 by Charles Hansen

2024 Virtual FOCUS Event will Help Your Organization with Outreach and Engagement

Dear NGS Organization Members, Administrators, and Delegates,

The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is hosting our FOCUS pre-conference event for genealogy organizations virtually in 2024, and we welcome your organization’s leaders, volunteers, staff, and members to attend on 16 May.

FOCUS offers learning opportunities that foster collaboration and share successes among societies, libraries, archives, museums, and other institutions. Its goal is to strengthen our genealogy and family history community as we work to support everyone in search of their ancestors’ stories.

This year’s theme is outreach and engagement. FOCUS sessions will offer practical tips and ideas to help your organization reach new people, activate volunteers, and highlight family history as a part of the America250 celebration in 2026. Watch presentations and participate in live Q&A on 16 May, then see sessions you missed at your convenience over a few months. Registrants will have access to FOCUS recordings until 15 August.

Learn More and Register for FOCUS

Learn from Fellow Organizations in Keynote and Breakout Sessions

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FOCUS begins with a keynote presentation at 2:00 p.m. (ET) by International African American Museum (IAAM) President and CEO Tonya M. Matthews, PhD. She will share lessons from the launch of IAAM, one of the country’s newest and most compelling museums. Join us to find inspiration, a renewed sense of mission and purpose, and motivation to expand public outreach, engage volunteers, and grow your community. Matthews is a nonprofit executive leadership veteran with insights that will benefit you and your organization.
FOCUS breakout sessions take place 3:15–6:45 p.m. (ET) on 16 May. The nine available breakout options by genealogy and family history organizations include:

"Fabric of the Past: Teaching Local and Family History Research to School Teachers"—Charity Rouse, Spartanburg County Public Libraries
"Street Genealogy: Family History in a Parking Space Pop-Up"—Shamele Jordon, Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
"Using Multimedia Approaches for Public Family History Outreach to Include Diverse and Marginalized Populations"—Marcia Johnson, The National Grigsby Family Society
"Branch Out: How to Partner Societies with State or Local Libraries"—Korina Tueller and Linda Caldwell McCleary, Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records and Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board
"Cemetery Digitization Project: Engaging Volunteers and the Community to Save History"—Lynne Deese, Wake County Genealogy Society
"We Are Three Lakes: Genealogy + History = Community"—Marie Byatt, Three Lakes Genealogical Society
"Creating an Exhibit and Celebration that Captures Hearts and Gets Attention"—Marcia Fraser, Williamson County Public Library
"Growing Membership and Increasing Value with a PBS Affiliate Partnership"—Heather O’Hara, Maryland Genealogical Society
"Densho’s Story: Preserving and Sharing History by Leveraging Technology"—Caitlin Oiye Coon, Densho

Learn more about all the FOCUS sessions online and share the information with other people in your organization.
Organization Member Discount Offer for 2024 FOCUS
The FOCUS registration fee is $50, but NGS organization members with three or more FOCUS registrants can get a $40 registration for each person they sign up (a $10 discount per person). Visit the Organization Member Registration page for discount details and to access the required form.

We look forward to seeing you on 16 May at FOCUS!

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Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Spring Seminar

Mar19 by Charles Hansen

“Y.V.G.S. Spring Seminar”

Saturday, April 13^th The Seminar will be held at the Y.V.G.S. library.8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks are included.The day of the Seminar, the Y.V.G.S. Library will be closed.

The Registration form is online at www.yvgs.net Click on Society News. Spring Seminar announced. “Forms are also available in the library.”

Advanced Registration before April 7th. $40.00. Onsite April 13^th Registration 8:30am to 9:00am. $45.00.

No Refunds of Registration fee after April 7^th.

Nationally recognized speaker Christine Cohen, from California, on a variety of genealogical topics. She is focusing her presentation on “A Full Day Dedicated to Finding Your Ancestors.”

Immigration Ports of Entry
Naturalization and Citizenship Records
Grand Army of the Republic – Researching your Union Civil War Veterans
Cousin Baiting & Cousin Stalking

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

1901 S. 12th Avenue

Union Gap, WA 98903

Phone: (509) 248-1328

Email: yvgs@yvgs.net

Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 events of Spring

Mar16 by Charles Hansen

UPCOMING CAMP EVENTS

Date		Comments
April 6 2024	FWW 3 Quarterly Meeting at VFW – Spokane, WA. Start at 12PM, sandwiches available to order. Interesting program T.B.A., speaker at 1:15 PM.	VFW 1425 212 S. David Spokane, WA 99212
April 13, 2024 Saturday 9:30 AM	Any Sons Brother Invitation To: Daughter of Union Vets of C.W. 2024 Department Convention – Richland WA. Richland Community Center-Besty Ross Tent 40. 9:30- 11:30, Luncheon at 12 – about $25-30.00 each. A 2PM Ancestor Memorial Service at Rest Haven Cemetery in RIchland.	To register email Christy McElroy atchristymdar@gmail.com
May 27, 2024 Monday 11:00 AM	Memorial Day Ceremony -Yakima WA 11 AM at C.W. Monument Stone marker dedication, adjacent to C.W. Monument for WIlliam Matthews. Event to be followed by a picnic in near by park.
June 1st, 2024 Saturday	Department of Columbia Spring Meeting. At Clackmas Oregon – Details Later.	Any Brother may attend or be a delegate.
June 15-16th 2024 Saturday and Sunday	C.W. Association at Fullbright Park – Union Gap WA. FWW 3 will maintain a welcom and membership promotion booth.

Genealogical Forum of Oregon Open House

Mar14 by Charles Hansen

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon’s Open House is next week!

We have just added two new classes.

Also, we are pleased to announce viewing parties for most classes. You can easily make a day of attending a class, meeting GFO members in-person, and researching at the largest genealogical library in the northwest! All at no charge.

Registration and details can be found at https://gfo.org/openhouse.

This year’s Open House features more than 20 classes across a wide variety of interests.

* Discover the History of Your House
* GFO’s African American Special Interest Group

* RootsMagic, the Swiss Army Knife of Personal Genealogy Software
* Getting Started with Family Tree Maker
* Germans in America – U. S. Records
* Lineage Society Panel – How to Document your Eligibility
* Using the FamilySearch Catalog
* Find a Grave: Fabulous and/or Frustrating?
* Military Bounty Land: 1776-1855
* Getting Started with AncestryDNA
* Getting Started with Latin American Research
* Finding German Church Records at Archion and Matricula
* Following Your Ancestor Through Swedish Church Records
* English Civil Records
* The 10,000,000 Names Project (and one member’s discoveries)
* Records and Research in New York State, 18th-19th Centuries
* The Great Lakes, Gateway to Western Migration
* Genealogy Problem Solvers (GPS) Special Interest Group
* Introduction to British Records, and Where to Find Them
* Access to GFO Resources from Home

All Open House events are free of charge.

Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society

Mar13 by Charles Hansen

Post 16-Mar-2024 Meeting Dinner

34th Anniversary Of The Italian Interest Group! Celebrate the Italian Interest Group’s 34th anniversary!
No-host dinner
Saturday, 3/16/24 at 5:00 pm (May vary based on restaurant availability)
Location: TBD

We normally celebrate the IIG anniversary with a group dinner at Ristorante Paradiso in Kirkland. We need a head count to make a reservation.
Please RSVP to: email@egs-iig.com
Include:Your nameYour email addressNumber of people wishing to attend Mille Grazie, Stephen

COUNTDOWN TO THE MEETING:

Eastside Genealogy Group – Italian Interest Group
2410 East Helen Street,
Seattle WA, United States of America

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